In Love With Ombre

I have a brand new obsession - ombre. Ombre is a French term that means "shaded". As it refers to textiles, it is used to describe fabrics "with a dyed, printed, or woven design in which the color is graduated from light to dark and often into stripes of varying shades" (Fibre2Fashion.com). The effect of this gradation is a smooth, liquid-like fabric that blends colors in rather magical way.

I think my obsession began with this stunning dress worn by Angelina Jolie last year:



Ever since, I have been seeing ombre everywhere, and I cannot get enough of it. I have always been drawn to muted colors, and it delights me that ombre is an effect that really shines in a more neutral, toned-down color palette.

Below are some of my personal favorite ombre pieces:


Missoni Ombre-Striped Cape & Dress



Anthropologie Cool Dip Chemise



Prada Ombre Leather Handbag




Vince Ombre Cashmere Cardigan



Badgley Mischka Gathered Ombre Halter Gown


I can't wait to get my hands on a few pieces of my own.
What do you think of ombre? Love or hate?